Everything posted by Gaz
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Aloha from norfolk
Had you gone for a 1.6TDI, the car would have a DQ200, which is a seven speed dry clutch DSG. As your car is from 2014, I'd have advised you to search this site, and others, to do some homework around the fair share of failures this particular DSG experienced, and to make sure any 'quiet' service campaign work (34h5 & 34F7 IIRC) has been completed. One of which being changing the synthetic oil to a mineral based oil, which appeared to address some of the early DSG and mechatronic failures. As it is, having a 2.0TDI, you have the DQ250 six speed wet clutch unit, which is considered to be a far more robust unit, and will undoubtedly serve you well. I have both DSG's. A DQ200 in the Polo, and a DQ250 in the Golf. Both good boxes, it's just the earlier DQ200's had some failures. If you're interested, use the search facility on here - there reading aplenty on it, e.g.: Gaz
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Aloha from norfolk
Good ho - got the DQ250 rather than the DQ200 DSG then Gaz
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Aloha from norfolk
Greetings Scott Which diesel have you gone for? Gaz
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The very last......
Blimey, it's been six and a half years since I let the Superb go 😲 (I was looking for the date I picked up the vRS and thought I'd find it in here). It doesn't appear to be taxed or insured, so I presume the worst 🥲 Gaz
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Good morning from Swindon
Hello Tarbinho I had an Octavia estate, which was a good size, but a Superb really takes you up a notch, into the plutocracy. Gaz
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Skoda Octavia MK3 - replacement part number is required
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Hi from Newcastle
Hello Ahsan I popped up to Newcastle just to see the Angel of the North in person. You've got some stunning scenery on your doorstep 😎 Gaz
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Octavia newbie!
Hello and welcome Sue They say you should never look back, but I often wonder how my 2015 vRS is doing, wherever it is. It was fantastic for space in the boot, which is certainly something I do miss. Gaz
- Hello from Norfolk
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Tyre Insurance from Skoda, any good?
Like Root, I'd want to know what it does, and perhaps more importantly doesn't, cover. Is it fully comprehensive whatever-happens-to-your-tyres-or-wheels irrespective cover? Or is it 'Sorry sir, stone chips and kerb damage are expected 'fair wear and tear' items.... you've exceeded your puncture repair allocation...., no sir, we don't think that's vandalism, it an 'act of god' exclusion item' type of insurance? Caveat emptor IMO. Gaz
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Waterfall inside of door, is it "normal" ?
Quite a few threads on this. E.g.: Gaz
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Helloooo from London
Hello Prash Looking good 😎 Gaz
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Hi
Hello Scott We do tips and ideas here 👍 Gaz
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Hi from Surrey!
Hello and welcome Isaac Gaz
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1st time Skoda owner 🙂
Hello Chris Gaz
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HELLO from Poole in Dorset
Hello Michael Dorset's my favourite County - it's our regular escape, usually Bridport area 😎 I can see myself retiring there. Gaz
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Fitting stage 2 parts in Southampton/Salisbury area
JKM at Portsmouth seem to know their onions, and we've had a few rolling road meets there. They did the Revo Stage 1 on my vRS. Gaz
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newbie to site but wife owners a yeti i have a roomster
Hello Rob Gaz
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Capt-Pugwash
Good evening Captain, welcome aboard Gaz
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Hello from the South Coast of england
Hello Benny Gaz
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Photography Thread
Fab what a nice bit of sunshine can do for the soul. From a gentle ten mile ride this afternoon (gentle because my tyre noise changed in the shady areas and I realised I was on frost, some of it icy underneath): The Alsatian's a local dog I see lots. He's happy as larry as long as he's got a stick. Camera's not too bad on the new phone. Gaz
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Photography Thread
An unexpected visitor just now. I think s/he must've been hiding, but got warmed by a sunny day behind the glass. It's a beautiful clear Winter's day outside, and has just made it to the dizzy echelons of 3C. Let it out the window as it was going to damage itself fluttering against the glass and blind: Gaz
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Hello evreyone
Hello & welcome Roberto We drove down your way for a holiday just before the first lockdown, staying around Madonna di Campiglio, Salo, Bergamo, Lonato. Beautiful area 😎 Gaz
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iPhone 12 - recommend me a case
My trust SE decided to retire it's battery recently. It was okay for a couple of days, unless you used it, in which case it bombed and once it dropped to 50%, then that was game over. In the post today arrived its replacement. Quite scary how quickly and seamlessly everything transferred over from old to the new. I think I should get it a protective case. I can do all the research online as to the 'best' case, but I'd be interested in any personal recommendations. Everything from don't bother, to best ever, and in between. The only thing I'm not really interested in is silicon. TIA for any comments or advice. Gaz
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Hello
'polgies mac, 'course we know you're the only mac in this village I'll try to do better. Gaz